The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-07


ETY-State- house, morning and afternoon
EVANGELICAL SERVICES BY BEN HOGAN-Y.
NJ. c. A. Hall, evening.
GRAND oPERA-HOUsE-Dunla Opera Company
in BLACK Hussar, afternoon, and indiana. even
ing
ENGLIsHs Observation-Disclosures s. Blakely's
Specially Company, evening
The MUSEUM-'Thrown Upon the World" after
and evening
In Brief
Marriage licenses issued yesterday to
Granville 81. Nckens and Clara Moore, Charles
". Dawson and Eva johnson.
John Geahn has been granted a permit for
The erection Of 8 frame business house on Agnes
treet near North, TO cost about 50, 000
j. Henry Norman. newly -appointed deputy
Inspector OF oils, filed his bond in So 900 with the
Secretary OF State yesterday 1t was executed
Oct 49,
Perry c. ingalls, was seriously bruised, yester-
day morning. in runaway accident near Maus's
Z brewery. His horse frightened by the
became entangled in the wreck OF his buggy and
but for assistance from employees of the brew
cry would probably have been killed
FELL UNDER AN ENGINE.
William Crosby, eighteen years of age, en-
pioyed at the Panhandle shops. attempted to
get moving switch engine, yesterday at
noon. to ride home to dinner and missing his
footing fell under the wheels and was crushed
to death. His body was removed to his home,
At No Linn street. by Flanner q Buchanan.
PROPOSED SALE OF THE ToMLINsoN ESTATE
One of the important propositions that is like
H to come before the new Council early in the
rear is that relating 10 sale of the remaining
advances the proposition, it is said, will be large
~ favored. The proceeds, it is thought by some
souncilmen, should be used in building new city
Dfdces next to the station house.
LOOKING FOR MEETING-PLAcE.
The executive committee of the American
Microgc0nica1 ia in ho elf ~ for
pose OF choosing the place for the societys
meeting next year. An effort is being made to
have Indianapolis selected, as it ia here the
American society was formed seven years ago
by the Indiana State society. DR.. Fletcher will
entertain the committee this evening at his
given.
ARRESTED THE WRONG MAN.
At the last session of the grand jury a saloon
keeper named Henry Smith was indicted for
selling liquor on Sunday, and the sheriff's depu-
ties. supposing Henry Smith, the saloon and
restaurant keeper Illinois street. was the
man, arrested him. Yesterday the discovery
was made in the Criminal Court, through some
of the wit nesses who went before the grand
jury, that the Henry Smith who was indicted
Ike cps a saloon in the extreme southeastern part
OF the city
SWALLOWED POISON WHEN ARRESTED
Melville Mcpherson. living az No. 22s Chesa-
peake street, has been quarreling with his wife
for several days. and yesterday she swore out a
warrant for his arrest, charging him with whip
ping her. Last night patrolmen McMullen and
Schaub met him on West Washington street.
and when they served the warrant he swallowed
large dose of morphine. In few minutes he
was unconscious and was removed to the
were called, and by the of emetics and
stemach-pump succeeded in saving his life.
RECOVERY OF STOLEN HORSES.
Two of the three horses and buggies stolen
within hour on Monday evening were recovered
yesterday. Mr.. Huber's horse came home yester-
day morning, and yesterday afternoon the buggy
was found on East Court street The harness
buggy were found late Monday night in the
rear of the City Library building. Last even
ing a horse and buggy belonging to W. c.
street. were taken from in front of his house
The police think that small boys are taking the
horses in q spirit of fun
NEW OFFICERS OF GEO. H. THOMAS POST.
George II. Thomas Post. G. A. R., elected
officers for the ensuing term last night. They
ere:
Communicated James B. Black.
Senior Vice-eommander-J. ID. Eagle
Junior Vice-comn andrew. Il. Schilling.
Quartermaster-W. 81. Lester.
Chaplain-Rev. w. II. Wydman.
Officer of the Day Wilbur F. Holiday.
Delegates to the State Encampment-Gen. George
=. McGinnis, Gen. Fred Kneaer. J. Bristow, g. B.
Mitchell Henry C. Allen Mai James r. Ross Ben
Richardson, and Judge D. W. Howe.
ROBBED BY TWO MASKED MEN.
Between and o'clock last evening Albert B.
Willard, q coal-dealer, residing at 1884 North
Illinois street, attacked at the corner OF
Meridian and First streets by two masked men
who robbed him of his gold watch and chain, val
ned at $3.50. He was not aware that the men
were until they sprang from an alley near
First street and began to choke him. He called
for help. and made effort to defend himself
and just as they had taken his watch from his
pocket. and before they had had time to rifle his
pockets, which contained nearly 5000 in money
Marriage turned into Meridian street from First
and they fled.
ARRESTED FOR SELLING BEER AT BALL.
Between 1 and 2 o'clock Monday night pa
trolmen Laporte and Tickle went into Lyra
Hall, where the saw-makers were giving ball.
and finding beer being sold placed four bar
tenders under arrest. In the excitement that
attended the arrest three of the men N ade
their escape John Griffin, who remained in
the custody Of the officers. tried yesterday
morning, but owing to the conflicting testimony,
the Mayor took the case under advisement.
The officers testified that the ball was free to
any person who would procure ticket of ad-
mission that beer was sold after IL o'clock, and
that in fact the persons giving the ball had no
license to sell at all, the only license in the
building being held by the Lvra Society. On the
other hand the defense maintained that the ball
was by invitation. and that no beer sold
after IL o'clock. Warrants have been issued for
the three men who escaped.
HINES WILL PLAY HERE.
President Nimick. of the Plttsburg Baseball
Club. visited Indianapolis Monday for the
purpose Of inducing President Bush to consent
10 Paul Hines signing a contract to play with
The Pittsburg club next year. but was unsuc-
,essfuL He said that he recognized the fact
that Indianapolis was entitled to the services of
Hines, but hoped that some arrangement could
be made for his transfer to Pittsburg He
N nors h nl,,h had
made any effort to secure Hines by improper
Influences. Mr. Brush informed Mr.. Nimick |
that no proposition for releasing Hines from his
obligations to Indianapolis would be entertained
and that he would be required TO play here next |
year if he played anywhere. The conferencere- |
suited in MIR. Nimick agreeing to waive apy |
claim that the Pittsburg club might have on |
Hines, and to do all that he could 10 have him |
Eign an dianapolis contract. 1t is believed |